Washington Corporation Sole

The Following is Washington’s Code of Laws regarding the formation of a Corporation Sole in the State of Washington.

IMPORTANT: If you need immediate assistance to form a Corporate Sole, fill out the form below:

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IMPORTANT: NO NEW CORPORATION SOLE’S CAN BE FORMED IN WASHINGTON STATE!

Pursuant too: RCW 24.12.005 Effective August 1, 2009, a corporation sole may not be formed or incorporated under this chapter.

RCW 24.12.010

Corporations sole — church and religious societies

Any person, being the bishop, overseer, or presiding elder of any church or religious denomination in this state, may, in conformity with the constitution, canons, rules, regulations, or discipline of such church or denomination, become a corporation sole, in the manner prescribed in this chapter, as nearly as may be; and, thereupon, said bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, together with his or her successors in office or position, by his or her official designation, shall be held and deemed to be a body corporate, with all the rights and powers prescribed in the case of corporations aggregate; and with all the privileges provided by law for religious corporations.

[2011 c 336 § 671; 1915 c 79 § 1; RRS § 3884.]

RCW 24.12.030
Filing articles — Property held in trust.

Articles of incorporation shall be filed in like manner as provided by law for corporations aggregate, and therein shall be set forth the facts authorizing such incorporation, and declare the manner in which any vacancy occurring in the incumbency of such bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, is required by the constitution, canons, rules, regulations, or discipline of such church or denomination to be filled, which statement shall be verified by affidavit, and for proof of the appointment or election of such bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, or any succeeding incumbent of such corporation, it shall be sufficient to file with the secretary of state the original or a copy of his or her commission, or certificate, or letters of election or appointment, duly attested: PROVIDED, All property held in such official capacity by such bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, shall be in trust for the use, purpose, benefit, and behoof of his or her religious denomination, society, or church.

[2011 c 336 § 672; 1981 c 302 § 10; 1915 c 79 § 3; RRS § 3886.]

RCW 24.12.051
Notice of annual report requirement — Rules.

(1) Not less than thirty days prior to a corporation sole’s renewal date, the secretary of state shall send to each corporation sole, by postal or electronic mail, as elected by the corporation sole, addressed to its registered office, or to an electronic address designated by the corporation sole, in a record retained by the secretary of state, a notice that its annual report must be filed as required by this chapter, and stating that if it fails to file its annual report it shall be dissolved or its certificate of authority revoked, as the case may be. Failure of the secretary of state to send the notice does not relieve a corporation sole from its obligation to file the annual reports required by this chapter. The option to receive the notice provided under this section by electronic mail may be selected only when the secretary of state makes the option available.

(2)(a) The report of a corporation sole shall be delivered to the secretary of state on an annual renewal date as the secretary of state may establish. The secretary of state may adopt rules to establish biennial reporting dates and to stagger reporting dates.

(b) If the secretary of state finds that the report substantially conforms to the requirements of this chapter, the secretary of state shall file that report.

We are here to FREELY serve fellow Christians through both love and mutual edification (Romans 14:19, Acts 2:42-47). Therefor, we have decided to make ALL of our Corporation Sole creation and support available to Christians at NO COST (though donations and/or volunteer support are encouraged and greatly appreciated). Please freely apply below:

IMPORTANT: You fully understand that we are a Church and NOT a Business! Filling out this application does not guarantee nor compel us to help you form either entity until we have thoroughly reviewed the information submitted. If you falsify any information on this form (i.e. false telephone numbers, legal names or etc), that we will instantly ban you from this website and having us help you establish both your Church/Ministry and its subsequent Corporation Sole. For those qualified Christian leaders, we look forward to serving you with complete excellence!

How Did You Hear About Us Online? Who referred you here?*

What is the name of the friend or Pastor that referred you here?*

We like to give credit where credit is due. Please let us know who referred you to our site so we can show them our appreciation!

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*We need your full legal name since we'll be using this form to help us create your "Statutory Declaration of Church Establishment and Tax Exempt Status" Affidavit (which is a legal document).

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A Registered Agent (which is what we will be acting as if you use us) only has 2 primary responsibilities: #1 To have a physically domiciled residential address (in which case will be our home address here in the Corporation Sole state we reside) and #2: to forward you any official legal notices to your above mailing address. That's it. As soon as we receive something in the mail addressed to you, we immediately FedEx it overnight to your address as listed above.

Are you a born again or practicing Christian, believing in the existence and teaching of Jesus Christ?*

Yes.

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Your Age:*

Are You Married?*

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Who Would You Like to be The Corporate Sole's Successor? **FULL LEGAL NAME PLEASE***

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The role of the Corporate Sole's Successor is VERY IMPORTANT for several reasons. Mainly, if the primary 'Overseer' of the Corporation Sole either dies or resigns, then ALL Bank Accounts, Stocks/Bonds, Trusts, Agreements, Land Holdings, Titles, Responsibilities and EVERYTHING immediately transfer to the Successor. For all intents and purposes, the Title and Role of 'Overseer/Bishop' are instantly transferred to the Successor in either of these instances. This is a vital position and one that is typically filled by a spouse or someone that is rightfully next in line of succession in inheriting the Title of Office in which you are creating. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Successor and Secretary of your Corporation Sole can be the same person. (Example: My wife Mandy is BOTH the Successor and Secretary of our Corporation Sole here at The Empowerment Center).

Who Would You Like to be the Corporate Sole's Secretary? **FULL LEGAL NAME PLEASE***

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The Corporate Sole's Secretary is responsible for the efficient administration of the incorporation, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions by you as the sole director are implemented. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Successor and Secretary of your Corporation Sole can be the same person. (Example: My wife Mandy is BOTH the Successor and Secretary of our Corporation Sole here at The Empowerment Center).

Have You Been Married Previously?*

Yes.

No.

What was the Cause of Your Divorce?*

Would You Like Your Spouse to be Added as an Additional Signatory to any Potential Bank Accounts the Corporation Sole Creates?*

Yes.

No.

I should note that if you select, "NO" to this question, that it will trigger a red flag that will automatically enact a, "conditional denial" regarding this application. We will need specific details as to why you wish to deny your spouse the ability to be a signatory on these accounts.

Spouse's Full Legal Name*

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Would You Like Your Spouse to be Both the Secretary and Successor to the Corporation Sole?*

Yes. I would like my Spouse to be BOTH the Secretary and Successor for my Corporation Sole.

No. I have another person in mind for these positions.

The role of the Corporate Sole's Successor is VERY IMPORTANT for several reasons. Mainly, if the primary 'Overseer' of the Corporation Sole either dies or resigns, then ALL Bank Accounts, Stocks/Bonds, Trusts, Agreements, Land Holdings, Titles, Responsibilities and EVERYTHING immediately transfer to the Successor. For all intents and purposes, the Title and Role of 'Overseer/Bishop' are instantly transferred to the Successor in either of these instances. This is a vital position and one that is typically filled by a spouse or someone that is rightfully next in line of succession in inheriting the Title of Office in which you are creating. ********** The Corporate Sole's Secretary likewise is responsible for the efficient administration of the incorporation, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions by you as the sole director are implemented. If you are married, your spouse can act as BOTH Secretary and Successor of your Corporate Sole.

Spouse's Full Legal Name*

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If not, Then Who Would You Like to be The Corporate Sole's Successor? **FULL LEGAL NAME PLEASE***

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The role of the Corporate Sole's Successor is VERY IMPORTANT for several reasons. Mainly, if the primary 'Overseer' of the Corporation Sole either dies or resigns, then ALL Bank Accounts, Stocks/Bonds, Trusts, Agreements, Land Holdings, Titles, Responsibilities and EVERYTHING immediately transfer to the Successor. For all intents and purposes, the Title and Role of 'Overseer/Bishop' are instantly transferred to the Successor in either of these instances. This is a vital position and one that is typically filled by a spouse or someone that is rightfully next in line of succession in inheriting the Title of Office in which you are creating.

Who Would You Like to be the Corporate Sole's Secretary? **FULL LEGAL NAME PLEASE***

FirstLast

The Corporate Sole's Secretary is responsible for the efficient administration of the incorporation, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions by you as the sole director are implemented.

Regardless if Your Married, Single or in a Relationship, Would You Consider That Your Home is in Godly Order as Described in The New Testament Book of 1st Timothy Chapter 3?*

Yes, and I agree with 1st Timothy Chapter 3's description of Overseers and Leaders.

Currently Going Through Some Issues But am Still Very Interested in Forming a Corporation Sole.

I have no opinion in this matter.

What best describes the type of ministry are you trying to create? **ONLY SELECT ONE***

A Christ Centered, Holyspirit Led Church and/or Ministry (can also include a home based Church and/or traveling evangelist/missionary).

A Religious and/or Benevolent Charitable Society.

A Religious (Home or Office Based) Charity (that wants to offer oils and all natural remedies).

***IMPORTANT: PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE ABOVE. IF YOU SELECT MORE THAN ONE, I WILL DENY YOUR APPLICATION.***

Name of Existing Church or The Church You're Creating Now:*

Example: Our Church is Called, "The Empowerment Center". IMPORTANT: We DO NOT support the creation of a Church or its subsequent Corporation Sole for alternate religions outside of the Christian faith. New Age, Buddhism, Theosophical Society, Islam and other persons of religions outside of Christianity need not apply. If you are a member of an alternate religion outside of Christianity, please email us immediately at support@corporationsole.org and we will promptly refund your donation.

Did God give you a COMMAND to go into Ministry and What is your Motivation?*

IMPORTANT: We DO NOT support the creation of a Church or its subsequent Corporation Sole for alternate religions outside of the Christian faith. New Age, Buddhism, Theosophical Society, Islam and other persons of religions outside of Christianity need not apply. For all other Christian brothers and sisters, it says in Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people perish". We all have an obligation to our spiritual gifts, talents and burdens the Lord lays on our hearts.

Full Legal Name of Additional Church Member #1*

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IMPORTANT: YOU CANNOT NAME EITHER YOURSELF OR THE SAME PERSON THAT IS EITHER YOUR SUCCESSOR AND/OR SECRETARY TO BE A CHURCH MEMBER WITNESS. THIS MUST BE AN ADDITIONAL PERSON. IF YOU NAME THE SAME PERSON AS YOUR SUCCESSOR AND SECRETARY, WE WILL TEMPORARILY DENY YOU ACCESS TO ANY PASSWORD PROTECTED AREA OUR SITE UNTIL SUCH A TIME AS YOU CAN PRODUCE AN ADDITIONAL CHURCH MEMBER WITNESS NAME FOR US.*This is a person that will be witnessing you signing your "Statutory Declaration of Church Establishment and Tax Exempt Status" Affidavit. This Document MUST be Signed, Witnessed and Notarized Prior to Incorporating Your Corporation Sole. A random person that does not know you should NEVER sign this document nor should it be an Overseer of an already established Corporation Sole. The Person Witnessing This Should be Someone Either Underneath Your Spiritual Covering or a person that understands and agrees to the Confirmation of Your Ministry/Calling.

Full Legal Name of Additional Church Member #2*

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IMPORTANT: YOU CANNOT NAME EITHER YOURSELF OR THE SAME PERSON THAT IS EITHER YOUR SUCCESSOR AND/OR SECRETARY TO BE A CHURCH MEMBER WITNESS. THIS MUST BE AN ADDITIONAL PERSON. IF YOU NAME THE SAME PERSON AS YOUR SUCCESSOR AND SECRETARY, WE WILL TEMPORARILY DENY YOU ACCESS TO ANY PASSWORD PROTECTED AREA OUR SITE UNTIL SUCH A TIME AS YOU CAN PRODUCE AN ADDITIONAL CHURCH MEMBER WITNESS NAME FOR US.*This is a person that will be witnessing you signing your "Statutory Declaration of Church Establishment and Tax Exempt Status" Affidavit. This Document MUST be Signed, Witnessed and Notarized Prior to Incorporating Your Corporation Sole. A random person that does not know you should NEVER sign this document nor should it be an Overseer of an already established Corporation Sole. The Person Witnessing This Should be Someone Either Underneath Your Spiritual Covering or a person that understands and agrees to the Confirmation of Your Ministry/Calling.

Briefly Describe Your Spiritual Gifts and Talents and How You Could Possibly Volunteer to Help Mutually Edify Us Here At The Empowerment Center and ChurchFreedom.org:*

It’s imperative that as a Body of Christ we mutually edify one another (Romans 14:19). Here at The Empowerment Center we need help with resources such as advertising, marketing, print media, spreading social media awareness about our cause, equipment for holding live seminars, booths for trade shows, radio and television interviews, referring Pastors to our site, contacting reporters from Christian news organization to schedule interviews, word of mouth and more. As we have a need, we will email it to the community and we agree that our needs and yours will be met in Jesus name! (Matthew 18:18).

Do you fully understand and agree that we reserve the right to either fully approve, conditionally approve or fully deny this application?*

Yes, I fully understand and agree.

Typically it takes us less then 24 hours to respond to any application. Please look for an email to be coming from either overseer@corporationsole.org or support@corporationsole.org. Please make sure you check your spam filters as well for our emails. If we "conditionally accept" your application, we respectfully ask that your respond to each question within a very timely manner.

Time is of the essence because the Corporation Sole law will soon be expiring in all fifty states. We CANNOT operate our ministry if we do not receive donations and or get volunteers to help us recruit other Pastors to sign up with us. Upon approval of this application, are you willing or able to make any financial donation to help support our ministry? If not, are you able to mutually edify us by volunteering and getting other Pastors to sign up with us?*

Yes, I am able to donate.

No, I am not able to donate anything at this time but I would be VERY INTERESTED in VOLUNTEERING to help The Empowerment Center Church.

No, I am not able to donate nor help support The Empowerment Center through volunteer help.

The value of what we're providing by helping your ministry create both its Church and its subsequent Corporation Sole would typically cost $3,000-$8,000 if you went through a Corporate Tax Attorney (thats not including the fact that we're agreeing to freely act as an Oregon based registered agent which will save your ministry an additional $200-300 a year as well). Also, All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

By volunteering, we are asking that you immediately help us reach at least 30 to 100 Christians that have a calling on their life to serve as leaders within the Body of Christ. This can be done through a conference call, webinar or live event. Are you willing to commit to this level of volunteer support or would you rather elect to mutually edify us by freely giving us financial donation?*

YES, I am willing to immediately help volunteer here at ChurchFreedom.org and help your ministry reach between 30-100 Christian Leaders within the next 14 days.

No, I’ve changed my mind and rather elect to mutually edify ChurchFreedom.org through a reasonable free-will donation and allow them to support us in helping our ministry establish both it’s Church, it’s subsequent Corporation Sole and for ChurchFreedom.org to act as my Oregon based registered agent.

No, I cannot dedicate either my time or financial resources to ChurchFreedom.org.

Typically, a reasonable free-will donation given to us by approved applicants range from $500 to $1,500. If you feel like you cannot dedicate your time in helping us reach our goal, please send us a financial donation instead.

How much are you able or willing to donate at this time?*

$500 Free-will donation ($100 a month for 5 months): Includes FREE Perpetual Access to a Digital copy of our Book (includes unlimited upgrades for newer updated editions), FREE Complete Corporation Sole Support, FREE Perpetual Registered Agent Support (upon approval of your application), FREE Internet Marketing Training Support (includes web design instructions, search engine optimization training, how to master social media - Facebook and twitter, how to video market your Church and much more), 1 Hour Live Support (as needed) and our Special Covenant Partner Exposure Package (at the end of the five months, we’ll highlight your ministry to 113,000+ other Church Leaders across the nation that will bring massive exposure to your Church).

No, I have another amount I would like to donate today.

There are no minimum donation requirements here at The Empowerment Center and ChurchFreedom.org. We just ask that you give a reasonable donation and do not spiritually rob us with the sheer value of what we're providing you. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

How much are you able or willing to donate at this time?*

Please enter any amount. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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3 Digit CSV Code (on Back of Card):*

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Zip Code Associated with Card:*

Example: 97707

Would you like to make this a reoccurring monthly donation?*

YES, I would like this to be a reoccurring monthly donation.

NO THANK YOU, NOT AT THIS TIME.

Do you agree and Authorize The Empowerment Center Overseer and Successors, a Corporation Sole to Charge This Credit Card?*

YES, I agree to have The Empowerment Center Overseer and Successors, a Corporation Sole charge my credit card for the amount listed on this form.

Do you understand that we’re not a for-profit business? This is not some mere transaction, whereas one might otherwise think that they will donate, get access to everything and be on their merry way. We’re entering a season in Christianity where BOTH of our Churches need to be able to stand and mobilize together at a moments notice. The enemy is moving very fast against the Body of Christ and we need a united front. Your Church might need to call upon us to stand up for you or you might have a need that our association of Churches can fulfill. You can call upon us for ANY Kingdom related need you have and if it is within our collective authority, we will help you through love and mutual edification (Romans 14:19, Acts 2:42-47, 1st John 3:17). If we cannot help you directly, we will share your need with the collective fellowship of thousands of other Churches that have agreed to the same thing as well and WILL help you in Jesus name. We expect this in return as well. That as we stand up for your Church, that you will also help mobilize when we have a need as well. By coming into a covenant relationship with us, you are agreeing that as each of us has a need and if it is within our collective authority, that we will do whatever we can to help each other as Christians are supposed too.*

YES, our Church will be apart of the United Front the Body of Christ needs in this dark hour. We agree to boldly stand together with the community of other United Churches in the ChurchFreedom.org network and that as each of us has a need, we will do our best to be there for each other. All through love and mutual edification (Romans 14:19).

We only support Churches that have the heart to love and mutually edify one another. We WILL be united in the Body of Christ and we WILL not falter in our love for one another. Everything we do is based on love and mutual edification (Romans 14:19, Acts 2:42-47 and 1st John 3:17).

Do you understand that the Secretary of State Corporation Division Charges $40 Total for filing and recording your Corporation Sole's Articles of Incorporation? This fee is only necessary if you need us to represent you as a registered agent. This fee has absolutely NOTHING to do with us, it is the State’s required fee and you will pay them directly if you use us as a registered agent.*

YES, I completely understand that I will need to pay the $40 to file my Corporation Sole's Articles of Incorporation.

Non-Applicable. I DO NOT need the Empowerment Center to represent us as a registered agent.

I understand and agree to ChurchFreedom.org's Terms of Use Agreement.*

Yes, I agree with CorporationSole.org's Terms of Use Agreement.

Our Terms of Use Agreement is located at http://www.churchfreedom.org/terms-of-use/

Pursuant to 28 USC § 1746, I certify UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY that all the foregoing information and statement(s) submitted through this application form are accurate and true. Also, pursuant to 15 USC § 7001, I additionally understand and agree to provide a digital signature below attesting to these facts and statements.*

YES, I understand and agree to provide a digital signature.

Digital Signature*

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Pursuant to 15 USC § 7001, this digital signature has the same legal significance as a wet inked signature.

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